Geological Approaches to Coral Reef Ecology
This book provides a unique perspective on the destruction - both natural and human-caused - of coral reef ecosystems. Reconstructing the ecological history of coral reefs, the authors evaluate whether recent dramatic changes are novel events or part of a long-term trend or cycle. The text combines principles of geophysics, paleontology, and marine sciences with real-time observation, examining the interacting causes of change: hurricane damage, predators, disease, rising sea-level, nutrient loading, global warming and ocean acidification. Predictions about the future of coral reefs inspire strategies for restoration and management of ecosystems. Useful for students and professionals in ecology and marine biology, including environmental managers.
| ISBN: | 9780387335384 |
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| Sprache: | Englisch |
| Produktart: | Gebunden |
| Herausgeber: | Aronson, Richard B. |
| Verlag: | Springer Nature EN |
| Veröffentlicht: | 15.12.2006 |
| Schlagworte: | A Animal Ecology Aquatic ecology Biogeography Biogeosciences Biomedical and Life Sciences Conservation Biology Conservation of the environment Earth System Sciences Ecological science, the Biosphere Ecology Environmental Sciences Environmental geology Freshwater & Marine Ecology Freshwater and Marine Ecology Geobiology Geoecology Geoecology/Natural Processes Hydrobiology Nature Conservation Zoology & animal sciences |
Dr. Richard B. Aronson is Senior Marine Scientist at the Dauphin Island Sea Lab, Dauphin Island, Alabama and Professor of Marine Sciences at the University of South Alabama, Mobile, Alabama, USA.